1968 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
